No decisions on asylum applications by people from Lebanon for the time being
Update Explained
The Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) of the Netherlands has decided to temporarily suspend decisions on asylum applications submitted by people from Lebanon. This decision is due to the uncertain and escalating conflict in Lebanon involving regional powers. The IND will not make asylum decisions or forcibly return unsuccessful applicants to Lebanon for six months. This moratorium applies to primarily Lebanese nationals and stateless Palestinians residing in Lebanon. During the suspension, no new applications from this group will be considered, and no decisions will be made on pending applications.
What changed
A six-month suspension has been imposed on processing asylum applications from people from Lebanon.
Why it matters
Asylum seekers from Lebanon will experience delays in the processing of their applications, and no individuals will be forcibly returned to Lebanon during the moratorium period.
Who is affected
- Lebanese nationals seeking asylum
- Stateless Palestinians with habitual residence in Lebanon
Key dates
Suspension Period
six-month suspension beginning from the announcement date
Key details
- The moratorium is due to the uncertain situation caused by escalating conflicts in Lebanon.
- During the moratorium, the IND will not process, reject, or approve applications from Lebanese nationals or stateless Palestinians from Lebanon.
Important notes
The moratorium does not apply to Dublin claimants, those with protection in another EU state, or cases related to public order or Article 1F. Family reunification applications are also excluded from this moratorium.